Morbid Outlook - Victorian Mourning Garb __ Learn about mourning and mourning
garb in Victorian America. "Today the word ~ez_ldquo~Victorian~ez_rdquo~ refers to a certain
highly ornate style of architecture, furnishings, and fashion. It is a style
that most people of the Gothic persuasion look at with romantic longing. The
19th century cemeteries that cover most of America today are the most visible
and recognizable symbol of this bygone era. But the one element of Victorian
style that continues to fascinate us is the mourning fashions of the day." -
illustrated - From morbidoutlook.com -
http://www.morbidoutlook.com/fashion/historical/2001_03_victorianmourn.html

Swiss-Inspired Architecture in Victorian America __ "In general, the lines of
Swiss homes were very horizontal, with expansive roofs that were designed to
shed snow. Porches were frequently employed. As mentioned before, the amount of
ornamentation varied from very little to almost comically crowded." A brief
look. - illustrated - From vintagedesigns.com -
http://www.vintagedesigns.com/architecture/swiss/sem/

Victorian Age __ Learn about Victorian architecture in the U.S. "Although
"Victorian" is sometimes used today to describe attitudes which are stuffy or
prudish, in architecture the term conveys romance, whimsy, invention and
imagination." Much of the material is based on Victorian architecture in
Doylestown, Pa. - illustrated - From Jan Dickler and John Hauser -
http://imls-train.cis.drexel.edu/bucks2/victorian_age.htm

Victorian Architecture __ "The Charastic American Carpenter Gothic style is
characterized by steep gables and pointed windows. Often the construction was
vertical "Board and Batton" which was considered particularly fitting for a
Gothic cottage because of its upward tendency. In a wider sense we now apply the
term "American Gothic" to all homes of typically Victorian design. These homes
mark the real beginning of modern architecture." Not much more I can say. -
illustrated - from victorianstation.com -
http://www.victorianstation.com/vicarch.html

Victorian Dancing Etiquette
__ "Lord Chesterfield, in his letters to his son,
says: "Dancing is, in itself, a very trifling and silly thing: but it is one of
those established follies to which people of sense are sometimes obliged to
conform; and then they should be able to do it well." A guide to Victorian dance
manners and the giving of balls. And I thought a high school prom was
complicated! - From burrows.com -
http://www.burrows.com/other/manners.html

Victorian and Edwardian Photographs
__ A good place to research historic
fashion. You will find photos of women and children dressed in the
Victorian/Edwardian style. - illustrated - From costumegallery.com -
http://www.costumegallery.com/edward.htm

Victorian Manners
& Morals __ "Good overview of Victorian American manners and morals.
You will also find links to other Victorian related subjects on the same page. -
From lahacal.org -
http://www.lahacal.org/exerpt.html

The Victorian Society in America
__ "The Victorian Society In America is the
only national non-profit organization committed to historic preservation,
protection, understanding, education, and enjoyment of our nineteenth century
heritage." You will find great photos, history, membership information, chapter
locations, and fun stuff. - illustrated - From Victorian Society in America -
http://www.victoriansociety.org/